An Algorithm For Encrypting Messages Using Matrix Inversion
Authors
Adewumi S. E.
Department of Mathematics, University of Jos
Garba E. J. D.
Department of Mathematics, University of Jos
Abstract
In this paper, we demonstrate how a systems of equation that is in the form Ax=b are transformed into a form A-1x=b. This is achieved by obtaining the matrix A and its inverse (A-1). When this has been done, the sender sends the systems of equation in the form Cx=b (where C= A-1), if an intruder decrypts the systems Cx=b, he/she will not be able to recover the plaintext; except of course he/she have an advance knowledge that the system being decrypted is A-1x=b and not Ax=b
